AirTag’s best feature is now on Apple Watch, here’s how to set it up
Source: 9to5Mac
Apple’s AirTag 2 comes with several improvements over the original model, one of which is that it expands AirTag’s best feature—Precision Finding—to the Apple Watch. Here’s how to set it up.
AirTag 2 expands Precision Finding to the Apple Watch
AirTag’s core purpose is to help you find lost objects, and the best feature for doing that has long been Precision Finding. It uses haptic, visual, and audio feedback to guide you step‑by‑step directly to your lost item.
With AirTag 2 the range is expanded to work from up to 1.5× farther than the first AirTag, and the feature is now available on Apple Watch for the first time.
As my colleague Ben noted in his hands‑on review, the setup isn’t the most intuitive.
On Apple Watch, the Find Items app is normally where you track a lost AirTag, but to use Precision Finding, watchOS sends you to Control Center instead.
How to set up Precision Finding and requirements for use
Setup steps (per Apple)
- On your Apple Watch, press the side button to open Control Center.
- Scroll to the bottom and tap Edit.
- Tap the Add button in the top‑left corner.
- Scroll down to Find Items, then tap Find AirTag.
- Tap through to add your item to Control Center.
Once added, the AirTag receives a special icon that matches its item type (e.g., a backpack icon for an AirTag in a backpack).
Requirements
- Hardware: AirTag 2 and an Apple Watch Series 9 or later, or Apple Watch Ultra 2 or later.
- Software: watchOS 26.2.1 or later.
Having quick access to Precision Finding from Control Center is very convenient, and the automatic icons for each item are a nice touch. Future updates may bring the feature back into the Find Items app.
Purchase options
Do you expect to use AirTag Precision Finding on your Apple Watch often? Let us know in the comments.
Best AirTag and iPhone accessories
- AirPods Pro 3 (limited‑time $224 price)
- 10‑year AirTag battery case 2‑pack
- 5‑year AirTag compact battery case 2‑pack
- MagSafe Car Mount for iPhone
- 100W USB‑C fast charging power adapter
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